White Peony Root Slices Bai Shao 白芍 Sulfur-Free Dried Herb for Decoction and Powder

White Peony Root Slices, known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍), from Paeonia lactiflora, are dried root slices of a classic Chinese herbal botanical. Traditionally associated with nourishing blood and softening the liver in TCM theory, Bai Shao is slightly cold in nature with a bitter and sour flavor. This sulfur-free product is naturally sun-dried and suitable for decoction, herbal formulas, or grinding into powder.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Shao 白芍 White Peony Root slices from Anhui, a recognized TCM herb region
• Botanical source Paeonia lactiflora, dried root slices in natural whole form
• Sulfur-free processing with natural sun-drying to preserve traditional character
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish blood, soften the liver, and ease discomfort
• Versatile form suitable for decoction pieces, custom formulas, or grinding into powder

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown flat slices with a firm, dense texture and a faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the slices typically yield a mildly bitter, slightly sour taste characteristic of Bai Shao.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions according to a TCM practitioner's guidance
• Combine with other herbs in traditional soup and tonic recipes
• Grind into powder for custom herbal blends
• Use in seasonal herbal preparations during autumn and winter

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Shao is traditionally used to nourish blood, regulate ying, soften the liver, and relieve pain. It is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang and Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang, often paired with Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Gan Cao. It is typically prepared by decoction or included in powdered formulas.

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